]]>http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-responds-to-lawsuit-with-strong-message-to-his-family/feed/0Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesRita Benson LeBlanc & Family File Suit Claiming Benson Incompetent To Own Saints, Pelicanshttp://espn1420.com/rita-benson-leblanc-family-file-suit-claiming-benson-imcompetent-to-own-saints-pelicans/
http://espn1420.com/rita-benson-leblanc-family-file-suit-claiming-benson-imcompetent-to-own-saints-pelicans/#commentsThu, 22 Jan 2015 21:02:05 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=253619Continue reading…]]>One day after Saints & Pelicans owner Tom Benson announced a new ownership plan after he dies, his family has filed suit, citing him inept to control franchises.

]]>http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-to-transfer-saints-pelicans-ownership-to-wife-after-he-dies-not-grandaughter/feed/0Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesReport: Tom Benson Donates $11 Million To Pro Football Hall Of Famehttp://espn1420.com/report-tom-benson-donates-11-million-to-pro-football-hall-of-fame/
http://espn1420.com/report-tom-benson-donates-11-million-to-pro-football-hall-of-fame/#commentsMon, 24 Nov 2014 02:48:12 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=247430Continue reading…]]>Tom Benson has reportedly donated $11 million to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the largest donation in its 51 year history.

]]>http://espn1420.com/minneapolis-awarded-super-bowl-52-twitter-reacts/feed/0Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesPelicans Change Name Of Arena To Smoothie King Centerhttp://espn1420.com/pelicans-change-name-of-arena-to-smoothie-king-center/
http://espn1420.com/pelicans-change-name-of-arena-to-smoothie-king-center/#commentsThu, 06 Feb 2014 06:27:10 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=201851Continue reading…]]>The New Orleans Pelicans have reached an agreement to change the name of their home arena. The New Orleans Arena will soon be called...

]]>http://espn1420.com/pelicans-change-name-of-arena-to-smoothie-king-center/feed/0Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesThree Legends To Be Inducted To New Orleans Saints Inaugural Ring Of Honor Classhttp://espn1420.com/three-legends-to-be-inducted-to-new-orleans-saints-inaugural-ring-of-honor-class/
http://espn1420.com/three-legends-to-be-inducted-to-new-orleans-saints-inaugural-ring-of-honor-class/#commentsFri, 01 Nov 2013 18:54:49 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=186545Continue reading…]]>Three legends who spent the majority of their playing career with the New Orelans Saints will be inducted into the inaugural Saints ring of honor class on...

]]>http://espn1420.com/three-legends-to-be-inducted-to-new-orleans-saints-inaugural-ring-of-honor-class/feed/0Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesNFL Salaries By Team And Position, Where Did The Saints Spend Their Money?http://espn1420.com/nfl-salaries-by-team-and-position-where-did-the-saints-spend-their-money/
http://espn1420.com/nfl-salaries-by-team-and-position-where-did-the-saints-spend-their-money/#commentsFri, 01 Feb 2013 13:01:20 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=130454Continue reading…]]>In 2011 the New Orleans Saints set an NFL record for offensive yards from scrimmage with 7,474. In 2012 the Saints last-ranked defense allowed 7,042 yards,more than any defense in NFL history. One might think the Saints spent much more money on their offense than their defense. One would be wrong. Looking at the numbers...

]]>http://espn1420.com/nfl-salaries-by-team-and-position-where-did-the-saints-spend-their-money/feed/0Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesTom Benson Officially Announces Name Change Of New Orleans Hornets To The Pelicans, Logo Unveiledhttp://espn1420.com/tom-benson-officially-announces-name-change-of-new-orleans-hornets-to-the-pelicans-logo-unveiled/
http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-officially-announces-name-change-of-new-orleans-hornets-to-the-pelicans-logo-unveiled/#commentsThu, 24 Jan 2013 21:13:08 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=127720Continue reading…]]>New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson officially announced the Hornets’ name will switch to the New Orleans Pelicans beginning next season. The name change will begin next season, but merchandise is already available in the team store located at the New Orleans Arena. Benson said that...

]]>http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-officially-announces-name-change-of-new-orleans-hornets-to-the-pelicans-logo-unveiled/feed/0Sean Payton Reinstated As Head Coach Of New Orleans Saintshttp://espn1420.com/sean-payton-reinstated-as-head-coach-of-new-orleans-saints/
http://espn1420.com/sean-payton-reinstated-as-head-coach-of-new-orleans-saints/#commentsTue, 22 Jan 2013 16:12:12 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=126718Continue reading…]]>Earlier this morning, the NFL announced they have reinstated Sean Payton as head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Check out all the released statements from Payton, Tom Benson, and Roger Goodell on the matter.

]]>http://espn1420.com/tom-benson-meets-with-roger-goodell/feed/0Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty ImagesTop 3 Moments In New Orleans Hornets History: Beyond The Michttp://espn1420.com/top-3-moments-in-new-orleans-hornets-history-beyond-the-mic/
http://espn1420.com/top-3-moments-in-new-orleans-hornets-history-beyond-the-mic/#commentsTue, 17 Jul 2012 18:51:12 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=80781Continue reading…]]>This October will mark the 10 year anniversary of the Hornets playing professional basketball in the Crescent City. The team has had it's fair share of ups and downs (more of the latter). Here are Scott's top 3 moments in New Orleans Hornets history.

]]>http://espn1420.com/top-3-moments-in-new-orleans-hornets-history-beyond-the-mic/feed/0Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesHornets Have A New TV Deal, Fox Sports New Orleans Is Bornhttp://espn1420.com/hornets-have-a-new-tv-deal-fox-sports-new-orleans-is-born/
http://espn1420.com/hornets-have-a-new-tv-deal-fox-sports-new-orleans-is-born/#commentsMon, 25 Jun 2012 23:08:39 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=77519Continue reading…]]>The New Orleans Hornets officially announced a new TV-rights agreement today with Fox Sports. The agreement establishes "Fox Sports New Orleans," and makes it the home of the Hornets. Fox Sports New Orleans will also broadcast...

]]>http://espn1420.com/hornets-have-a-new-tv-deal-fox-sports-new-orleans-is-born/feed/0Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesHornets Strike Gold, Win NBA Draft Lotteryhttp://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/
http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/#commentsThu, 31 May 2012 02:43:46 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=73450Continue reading…]]>Hornets fans, get ready to "bow to the brow." The New Orleans Hornets won the NBA draft lottery Wednesday night, giving them the rights to select Kentucky big man Anthony Davis (along with Davis' unibrow). Monty Williams was smiling ear to ear when the Hornets envelope was opened last. In addition to the top overall pick, New Orleans also has...

]]>http://espn1420.com/hornets-strike-gold-win-nba-draft-lottery/feed/0Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesHornets Top Grizzlies 88-75http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-88-75/
http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-88-75/#commentsMon, 16 Apr 2012 02:42:46 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=64117Continue reading…]]>Tom Benson sat courtside to watch his New Orleans Hornets win for the fourth time in five games, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 88-75. Eric Gordon led the way for the hometeam, scoring...

]]>http://espn1420.com/hornets-top-grizzlies-88-75/feed/0Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesHornets Silence Jazz 96-85http://espn1420.com/hornets-silence-jazz-96-85/
http://espn1420.com/hornets-silence-jazz-96-85/#commentsSat, 14 Apr 2012 06:34:53 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=63735Continue reading…]]>On a day in which Hornets fans were celebrating the purchase of their team by Tom Benson, their favorite basketball team gave them an exciting 96-85 victory over the Utah Jazz. New Orleans shooting guard Eric Gordon (pictured above) stole the show, shooting...

]]>http://espn1420.com/hornets-silence-jazz-96-85/feed/0Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesIs Tom Benson Owning The Hornets A Good Thing?http://espn1420.com/is-tom-benson-owning-the-hornets-a-good-thing/
http://espn1420.com/is-tom-benson-owning-the-hornets-a-good-thing/#commentsFri, 13 Apr 2012 17:30:26 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=63523Continue reading…]]>An announcement is expected this afternoon to confirm that Tom Benson will purchase the New Orleans Hornets. He will own 100% of the team. Scott weighs the upside and downside of Benson owning the club.

]]>http://espn1420.com/is-tom-benson-owning-the-hornets-a-good-thing/feed/0Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesParcells Has Talked To Payton, Not Saintshttp://espn1420.com/parcells-has-talked-to-payton-not-saints/
http://espn1420.com/parcells-has-talked-to-payton-not-saints/#commentsTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:22:48 +0000Scott Pratherhttp://espn1420.com/?p=57782Continue reading…]]>Former NFL head coach Bill Parcells acknowledged today that he has spoken to soon to be suspended Saints coach Sean Payton about potentially taking the interim job in New Orleans. Parcells also noted that he has not spoken with owner Tom Benson or anyone else from the Saints organization. When asked if he was interested in coaching again, Parcells said...